Broncos make two moves at cornerback

Broncos make two moves at cornerback

With Aqib Talib suspended this week, the Broncos made two moves to add more depth at cornerback.

Denver will promote rookie Marcus Rios from the 10-man practice squad to the 53-man roster, coach Vance Joseph said after practice Friday. Rios will serve as the team’s No. 4 cornerback against the Dolphins but he’s unlikely to see a large role beyond special teams.

The Broncos did not have to make a corresponding move to make room for Rios on the active roster because Talib is on the team’s reserve/suspended list. To fill Rios’ spot on the practice squad, Denver signed cornerback Michael Hunter, who spent time with the Giants and Jets over the last two seasons.

Rios (5-11, 181 pounds) joined the team as an undrafted free agent out of UCLA earlier this year. He recorded 84 tackles, one sack and two interceptions during his four seasons with Bruins.

Chris Harris and Bradley Roby will be the team’s starting cornerbacks this week with rookies Brendan Langley and Rios behind him.